Call for Applications: Afrique Research Support Hub (ARSH) Program for West and Central Africa – Grantsmanship and Research Fundraising Training for Post-PhD Researchers

Introduction / Background

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), in partnership with Wellcome, has launched a name for functions for the West and Central Africa cohort of the Afrique Research Support Hub (ARSH) Program. This capacity-strengthening initiative is designed to empower early and mid-career African researchers to safe worldwide analysis funding by offering complete coaching, mentorship, and assist.

The ARSH Program focuses on supporting discovery analysis in utilized settings—concentrating on progressive, evidence-generating research that deal with vital well being and growth challenges throughout the African continent.

Opportunity Details

What is the Opportunity?

A 12-month capacity-building and mentorship program for post-PhD African researchers. The program combines on-line and in-person coaching and affords the possibility to compete for seed funding.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants should:
– Hold a PhD in fields associated to well being and growth (e.g. Public Health, Epidemiology, Biomedical Sciences, and so forth.)
– Be early to mid-career researchers (inside 15 years post-PhD)
– Be residents of West or Central African international locations
– Be affiliated with a acknowledged educational or analysis establishment within the area
– Be fluent in English
– Submit a discovery analysis proposal that addresses public well being and growth challenges in Africa

Eligible Countries Include:

Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.

 

Program Design Highlights

– Cohort Size: 25 early to mid-career researchers
– Training Format: Hybrid mannequin (on-line + face-to-face)
– Online modules and assignments
– In-person grants writing workshop (August 25–29, 2025 in Dakar, Senegal)

Mentorship:

– 12 months of structured mentorship
– Monthly mentor conferences and quarterly reporting
– Support in grant writing, profession growth, networking, and skilled progress

Seed Funding:

– Up to 10 mini-grants of $7,500 USD
– For actions like preliminary research, institutional visits, conferences, or group retreats

Timeline (All dates in EAT)

– April 8, 2025: Call for Applications Opens
– April 23, 2025 (23:59): Deadline to submit “Intent to Submit” type
– May 8, 2025 (23:59): Full Application Deadline
– May 15 – June 30, 2025: Review of functions
– July 1–5, 2025: Notification of choice outcomes
– July 6–31, 2025: Virtual self-directed course and assignments
– August 25–29, 2025: In-person workshop in Dakar
– September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026: Ongoing mentorship part

 

Selection Criteria

Applications might be judged primarily based on:
– Innovation and originality of the proposed analysis
– Relevance to African well being and growth challenges
– Feasibility of the proposed work
– Applicant potential for progress in analysis and fundraising
– Diversity and inclusion throughout gender, geography, and disciplines
– Collaborative strategy and multidisciplinary partnerships

How to Apply

The application course of consists of two obligatory levels:

1. Intent to Submit (Deadline: April 23, 2025)
– Submit full identify, establishment, proposed analysis title
– Brief assertion (max 200 phrases) on analysis alignment with ARSH priorities

2. Full Application (Deadline: May 8, 2025)
Submit the next paperwork:
– Research idea observe (template offered)
– Updated CV (template offered)
– PhD certificates and passport bio web page
– Motivation letter
– Letter of institutional assist from a supervisor

Incomplete or late submissions is not going to be thought-about. Ensure all paperwork are uploaded earlier than the deadline.

Submit Applications: Here

For questions, electronic mail: arshprogram@aphrc.org

 

Conclusion

This is a worthwhile alternative for post-PhD researchers in West and Central Africa to strengthen their capability in grantsmanship, obtain skilled mentorship, and place themselves to win worldwide analysis grants. Don’t miss the possibility to reinforce your analysis profession and contribute meaningfully to Africa’s growth.

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